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    The VGN Way » Breakfast

    Chickpea Waffles (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

    Published: Jul 1, 2021 · Modified: Aug 14, 2022 by Nija Clark · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    These high protein waffles; made from chickpea flour, are everything you want and need in a vegan gluten-free waffle. These homemade chickpea waffles are moist, fluffy, delicious and simple to make. They can be enjoyed right away or frozen for later.

    A few chickpea waffles topped with cut fruit on plate.

    Full Recipe Ingredients/Instructions are available in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. However you can find important tips/tricks in the post.


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    • Why You’ll Love These
    • Ingredients
    • Can Waffles Be Gluten-Free And Egg-Free?
    • Can I Make Waffles In Advance & Freeze? 
    • Storage & Reheating
    • Equipment Need
    • Instructions
    • More Delicious Gluten-free Vegan Breakfast Recipes
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    Why You’ll Love These

    • They are high in protein, thanks to chickpea flour
    • Easy and quick to make
    • And dairy and egg-free
    • Freezable
    Chickpea Flour Waffles on plate with fruit.

    To be completely honest we're serious carboholics. We've struggled with making a lot of breakfast recipes because of that. Pancakes, waffles, biscuits, had all been our breakfast of choice. But carbs aren't a great way to start your day. And when you cut out meat and wheat, your options appear to get very limited.

    Shad has been really pushing me to get into some savory, non-traditional items for breakfast. We had been playing around with chickpea flour, making tofu, adding it to our cornbread. Then it hit us. "Let's incorporate it into our waffle mix." A win-win. Vegan, gluten-free, and high protein for breakfast.

    Ingredients

    Just 8 simple ingredients

    Bowls of ingredients on table top for chickpea waffle.
    • Chickpea Flour - is a bean flour and has the nutty flavor and density of that; so we offset it by mixing in a cup for cup blend. For those with Celiac disease (Wheat allergies or intolerances of even a trace amount of gluten can cause severe discomfort), the best solution is to always buy flours that are certified gluten-free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization, a branch of the Gluten Intolerance Group. You can also easily make chickpea flour with a high power Vitamix blender.
    • All Purpose Gluten-Free Flour
    • Maple Syrup
    • Bob’s Red Mill Egg Substitute

    Can Waffles Be Gluten-Free And Egg-Free?

    • Eggs are normally in waffles to make them fluffy. With waffles made from wheat you have to be careful to not over-mix the batter so the waffles don't become tough, hence adding eggs to incorporate air and have a fluffy waffle. Gluten-free waffles have an advantage, no wheat, so no overworking. They're also a lot of egg substitutes that get the job done like Bob's Red Mill, flax eggs or applesauce depending on your baking needs.
    • With so many flour options it's very easy to make gluten-free bread items like pancakes and waffles now. There are a lot of cup for cup replacers like King Arthur, Namaste and Bob's Red Mill to name a few. Or you can go the mix your own blend route. We do a combination of both and since we wanted more protein we reached for a high protein flour like chickpea.
    Liquid waffle mixture in measuring cup

    Can I Make Waffles In Advance & Freeze? 

    Yes, these waffles are perfect for making in advance and freezing for later. We’ve frozen up to a month or two in advance. To reheat simple remove from freeze and microwave for a few minutes.

    Storage & Reheating

    • To Store. Cool before refrigerating. Store in airtight container or a large freezer ziplock bag. Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    • To Freeze. Cool before freezing then wrap the waffles tightly in plastic wrap. Freeze waffles in an airtight freezer-safe storage bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. You can freeze up to 3 months
    • To Reheat. Rewarm leftovers in microwave or in oven at 350 until heated through.
    • Prepare In Advance. Yes can make a in advance and reheat.

    Equipment Need

    Belgium Waffler Maker - Belgian waffles are thicker and often larger than regular waffles because they are made with waffle irons with deeper grids. They are thicker on the outside. A traditional waffle is usually thinner and denser. Belgian waffles have deep pockets, whereas regular waffles have smaller pockets. We think you use less maple syrup because of these deeper pockets you don’t lose a lot of syrup to your plate.


    Instructions

    • Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
    • Prepare vegan egg according to package instructions.
    • In a large bowl combine dry ingredients well: gluten-free flours, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
    • Gently whisk in wet ingredients: water, maple syrup, vanilla and vegan egg into dry ingredients.
    • Mix wet and dry ingredients together well; adding a little extra water if needed. Batter should be pourable.
    • Lightly oil waffle maker.
    • Pour mix into waffle maker making sure to turn occasionally to prevent the batter from sticking to the waffle maker.
    • Check waffles occasionally during rotation because the chickpea can cook faster than regular waffles.

    More Delicious Gluten-free Vegan Breakfast Recipes

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    • Grab N Go Freezable Breakfast Sandwich
    • Eggless Vegan Gluten-Free Quiche

    📖 Recipe

    Homemade Vegan Gluten-Free Protein Waffles

    Chickpea Waffles (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

    Nija Clark
    These high protein waffles; made from chickpea flour, are everything you want and need in a vegan gluten-free waffle. These homemade waffles are moist, fluffy, delicious and simple to make. They can be enjoyed right away or frozen for later.

    If you love this recipe as much as we do, let us know with a 5-star rating!

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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 waffles
    Calories 168 kcal

    Equipment

    • Waffle Maker - Preferably Belgian

    Ingredients
      

    • 1¼ cup Chickpea flour
    • ¾ cup gluten-free all purpose flour - we like using Better Batter brand
    • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
    • ½ teaspoons Salt
    • 1½ cup water
    • 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
    • 1 vegan egg - we like Bob's Red Mill
    • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoons Vanilla

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
    • Prepare vegan egg according to package instructions.
    • In a large bowl combine dry ingredients well: gluten-free flours, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
    • Gently whisk in wet ingredients: water, maple syrup, vanilla and vegan egg into dry ingredients.
    • Mix wet and dry ingredients together well; adding a little extra water if needed. Batter should be pourable.
    • Lightly oil waffle maker.
    • Pour mix into waffle maker making sure to turn occasionally to prevent the batter from sticking to the waffle maker.
    • Check waffles occasionally during rotation because the chickpea can cook faster than regular waffles.

    Notes

    Can You Make Ahead & Freeze?
    Yes, these waffles are perfect for making in advance and freezing for later. We’ve frozen up to a month or two in advance. To reheat simple remove from freeze and microwave for a few minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 7gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 355mgPotassium: 229mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 2mg
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    These nutritional figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.

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    Comments

    1. Maya

      August 10, 2022 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      These waffles are so good. Fluffy on the inside and crisp on the outside. I’m so happy that they freeze and reheat well. I made a big batch on the weekend for the entire week.

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    2. Meg

      June 27, 2020 at 6:01 pm

      5 stars
      These sound amazing! We are egg, dairy, peanut, and tree nut free!
      -Meg

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    3. Kate

      June 17, 2020 at 4:48 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness! I could eat this without any adjustments! That's so rare. I'll have to save this recipe to try!

      Reply

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